The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1088 on various probate matters, sponsored by Sen. Brown and authored by Rep. Jeter. The bill: The Indiana State Bar Association Probate, Trust, and Real Property Section testified in support of the bill. An attorney testified in support but expressed concerns about possible fraudulent creditor claims. The bill passed 8-0. Read … [Read more...] about Various probate matters
Concurrent juvenile delinquency jurisdiction on military bases
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1121 on concurrent juvenile delinquency jurisdiction on military bases sponsored by Sen. Brown. Author Rep. McNamara introduced the bill which creates a process for the state to establish concurrent jurisdiction with the United States for certain juvenile proceedings on Indiana military property. The bill applies … [Read more...] about Concurrent juvenile delinquency jurisdiction on military bases
Unlawful encroachment
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1122 on unlawful encroachment sponsored by Sen. Baldwin and Sen. Clark. Author Rep. McNamara introduced the bill which authorizes a law enforcement officer to order a person to stop approaching the law enforcement officer if the officer reasonably believes that the person's presence within 25 feet of the officer will … [Read more...] about Unlawful encroachment
Expungement of red flag law records
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1137 on expungement of red flag law records sponsored by Sen. Freeman and Sen. Koch. Author Rep. Smaltz introduced the bill which requires a court to expunge certain records related to the red flag law if the court finds that an individual is not dangerous, and permits a court to expunge certain records related to the … [Read more...] about Expungement of red flag law records
Written findings in child custody orders
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1626 on written findings in child custody orders, sponsored by Sen. Brown and authored by Rep. Judy, who presented the bill to the Committee. The bill requires a court to include findings of fact and conclusions of law in a custody order or an appellate decision affirming or reversing a custody order. The Indiana State Bar Association’s Fa … [Read more...] about Written findings in child custody orders